Mr. Speaker, I must compliment my colleague on recognizing his daughter's birthday today. Our families are very important to us.
One of the things we need to highlight is the fact that RCMP officers and reservists were extensively canvassed for their opinions. There were three conclusions. One was that there was a need for a union which had overwhelming support; second was that there be a single national bargaining unit; and third was that there be binding arbitration as opposed to a strike position.
Could the member comment on how important it is that we listen to what the RCMP officers themselves are saying?